Perinatal Sonographer Jobs
Perinatal Sonographer jobs are open across hospitals, maternal-fetal medicine practices, and women's health clinics, with specializations in obstetric imaging, fetal echocardiography, and high-risk pregnancy ultrasound, at every level from new grad to lead sonographer. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital , as a Ultrasound Sonographer Technologist II in the OB/GYM – Maternal Fetal Medicine Department. Here, u nder the supervision of the Supervisor of Radiologic Services, you will give work direction to assigned personnel and participate in the operation of providing sonographic scanning services to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages, at all Ingalls sites ( Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park). The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II participates in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for Ultrasound, in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled and participates in hospital-based TQM/CQI activities as requested. The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II will also be responsible for performing advanced ultrasound imaging for patients with high-risk and routine pregnancies, and complex and routine gynecological conditions. This role performs detailed obstetric and gynecological imaging, including First Trimester Fetal Anatomy, Level I & II Second Trimester Anatomy, and gynecological ultrasound guidance, and fertility monitoring exams. The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II must have expertise in both fetal and maternal conditions and adhere to AIUM and Maternal-Fetal Medicine standards of care. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Essential Job Functions
Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered
Maintains attendance and tardiness according to hospital standards
- Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patients, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
- Ensures comfort and safety of patients within the department at all times *
- Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude
Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per
department protocol.
Maintain all records and documentation as required by personnel for DNV
Inspections.
- Follow standardized policies, procedures, and guidelines for patient care and safety
Make minor adjustments to equipment as deemed necessary
Adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties.
Checks quality of examinations and performs repeats if necessary.
Provides patients and students with explanation of protocol and procedures when
applicable.
Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage to
personnel and patients.
Reports equipment needing repair to Manager/Supervisor immediately
Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing
procedures.
Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams
Maintains an orderly work area to ensure maximum efficiency.
Assists other staff when work is completed
Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient’s assignments with minimal
assistance, as evidenced by no overtime unless requested and approved by
supervisor.
Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person and follows through to assure orders are completed in a timely manner with technical accuracy and no documented errors noted.
Properly documents all unusual incidents
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with production and quality
standards.
Observes the confidentiality of department information
Introduces self to patient by name and title 100% of time.
Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients
and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams.
- Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitors studies for proper and adequate labeling, marking and history for all patient treatments.
- Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively.
- Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals
- Preserves patient dignity, privacy and modesty following all HIPPA guidelines at all times
Participates in in-service educational programs
Attends relevant workshops and conferences as available
Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services
Attends seminars to enhance leadership and technical skills
Formulates written goals and objectives, and reviews annually with director
Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs
and review progress during annual evaluation.
- Complete all OB and GYN exam types, including OB Anatomy Complete exams without assistance
- Competent in general and advanced department protocols and able to manage the complexity of fetal and maternal cases
- Demonstrates competency with AIUM-based scanning protocols and standards
- Perform ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures and intraoperative procedures
- Conduct training for additional staff including all exam types and guidance
- Participates in training of new hire, staff elevating to level 2, and students
Demonstrates responsibility in order accuracy, exam billing, and protocol
- Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor or Radiology Leadership
Participate in imaging evaluation and improvements as necessary and required for quality evaluations
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited sonography program
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification
- ARDMS SPI Exam
- RDMS Registry (OB/GYN) or completion within 1 year of hire
- Ultrasound Technologist - ARDMS (required)
- 3-5 years of relevant OBGYN ultrasound experience
- Prior MFM/perinatal ultrasound experience
- Must successfully complete and maintain BLS/CPR certification
- Ensure proper identification and documentation of images and reports
- Maintain and operate imaging equipment effectively; document any equipment concerns
- Manage time effectively to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, including non-medical personnel
- Utilize hospital and Electronic Medical Records systems and other computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers Prepare and plan for patient care to ensure quality and continuity
-
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time/1.0 FTE
- Shift: Day
- Work Location: Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park
- Unit/Department: OB/GYN – Maternal Fetal Medicine
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital , as a Ultrasound Sonographer Technologist II in the OB/GYM – Maternal Fetal Medicine Department. Here, u nder the supervision of the Supervisor of Radiologic Services, you will give work direction to assigned personnel and participate in the operation of providing sonographic scanning services to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages, at all Ingalls sites ( Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park). The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II participates in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for Ultrasound, in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled and participates in hospital-based TQM/CQI activities as requested. The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II will also be responsible for performing advanced ultrasound imaging for patients with high-risk and routine pregnancies, and complex and routine gynecological conditions. This role performs detailed obstetric and gynecological imaging, including First Trimester Fetal Anatomy, Level I & II Second Trimester Anatomy, and gynecological ultrasound guidance, and fertility monitoring exams. The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II must have expertise in both fetal and maternal conditions and adhere to AIUM and Maternal-Fetal Medicine standards of care. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Essential Job Functions
Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered
Maintains attendance and tardiness according to hospital standards
- Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patients, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
- Ensures comfort and safety of patients within the department at all times *
- Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude
Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per
department protocol.
Maintain all records and documentation as required by personnel for DNV
Inspections.
- Follow standardized policies, procedures, and guidelines for patient care and safety
Make minor adjustments to equipment as deemed necessary
Adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties.
Checks quality of examinations and performs repeats if necessary.
Provides patients and students with explanation of protocol and procedures when
applicable.
Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage to
personnel and patients.
Reports equipment needing repair to Manager/Supervisor immediately
Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing
procedures.
Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams
Maintains an orderly work area to ensure maximum efficiency.
Assists other staff when work is completed
Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient’s assignments with minimal
assistance, as evidenced by no overtime unless requested and approved by
supervisor.
Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person and follows through to assure orders are completed in a timely manner with technical accuracy and no documented errors noted.
Properly documents all unusual incidents
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with production and quality
standards.
Observes the confidentiality of department information
Introduces self to patient by name and title 100% of time.
Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients
and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams.
- Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitors studies for proper and adequate labeling, marking and history for all patient treatments.
- Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively.
- Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals
- Preserves patient dignity, privacy and modesty following all HIPPA guidelines at all times
Participates in in-service educational programs
Attends relevant workshops and conferences as available
Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services
Attends seminars to enhance leadership and technical skills
Formulates written goals and objectives, and reviews annually with director
Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs
and review progress during annual evaluation.
- Complete all OB and GYN exam types, including OB Anatomy Complete exams without assistance
- Competent in general and advanced department protocols and able to manage the complexity of fetal and maternal cases
- Demonstrates competency with AIUM-based scanning protocols and standards
- Perform ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures and intraoperative procedures
- Conduct training for additional staff including all exam types and guidance
- Participates in training of new hire, staff elevating to level 2, and students
Demonstrates responsibility in order accuracy, exam billing, and protocol
- Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor or Radiology Leadership
Participate in imaging evaluation and improvements as necessary and required for quality evaluations
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited sonography program
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification
- ARDMS SPI Exam
- RDMS Registry (OB/GYN) or completion within 1 year of hire
- Ultrasound Technologist - ARDMS (required)
- 3-5 years of relevant OBGYN ultrasound experience
- Prior MFM/perinatal ultrasound experience
- Must successfully complete and maintain BLS/CPR certification
- Ensure proper identification and documentation of images and reports
- Maintain and operate imaging equipment effectively; document any equipment concerns
- Manage time effectively to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, including non-medical personnel
- Utilize hospital and Electronic Medical Records systems and other computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers Prepare and plan for patient care to ensure quality and continuity
-
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time/1.0 FTE
- Shift: Day
- Work Location: Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park
- Unit/Department: OB/GYN – Maternal Fetal Medicine
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in perinatal sonographer jobs.
- ARDMS registration with an OB/GYN specialty credential required
- Experience performing high-risk obstetric and fetal anatomy ultrasound examinations
- Proficiency with fetal Doppler imaging and biophysical profile assessments
- Associate or bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography or a related field
- Ability to perform and document nuchal translucency and first-trimester screenings
- BLS certification and familiarity with HIPAA-compliant image documentation systems
Tips for Your Perinatal Sonographer Job Search
List your OB ultrasound subspecialty credentials
Employers in maternal-fetal medicine distinguish between general OB sonographers and those with RDMS in obstetrics and gynecology plus fetal echo experience. Put your credential abbreviations and subspecialty certifications in the first line of your resume so hiring managers spot them immediately.
Tailor your resume to trimester-specific imaging
Job postings for perinatal roles often specify first-trimester nuchal translucency screening, anatomy scans, or third-trimester growth assessments. Match your resume's experience bullets to the trimester focus the posting emphasizes, using the same clinical language the posting uses.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists perinatal sonographer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target high-risk and MFM practice postings
Maternal-fetal medicine practices and Level III or IV neonatal units hire for advanced perinatal imaging and move faster than large hospital systems. Search specifically for MFM or perinatology department postings, where your subspecialty skills carry more weight than general ultrasound volume.
Prepare image review scenarios for interviews
Many perinatal sonographer interviews include a practical or image-review component where you walk through a scan sequence or explain a finding. Practice narrating fetal anatomy survey steps, biophysical profile scoring, and Doppler waveform interpretation out loud before your interview.
Negotiate call coverage and scan volume separately
Perinatal roles often carry after-hours call obligations that vary widely by facility. Before accepting an offer, ask specifically about average weekly scan volume, expected call frequency, and whether weekend call is shared across a full team or concentrated among a smaller group.
Perinatal Sonographer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most perinatal sonographers?
The companies hiring the most perinatal sonographers right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network, and 61st Street Service Corporation, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maternal-fetal medicine practices and large health systems with Level III neonatal units tend to post the most consistently.
How many perinatal sonographer jobs are remote?
About 0% of perinatal sonographer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of diagnostic ultrasound. The sub-areas with the most remote or telehealth overlap are image review, quality assurance, and second-opinion fetal anatomy interpretation for smaller facilities.
How do you become a perinatal sonographer?
You start by completing an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, then earn ARDMS registration with an OB/GYN specialty. From there, you build clinical hours in obstetric imaging, develop proficiency in fetal anatomy surveys, Doppler studies, and biophysical profiles, and pursue additional credentials in fetal echocardiography if you plan to work in high-risk or maternal-fetal medicine settings.
Can you get hired as a perinatal sonographer with little experience?
Yes, some hospitals and outpatient OB practices hire new graduates into perinatal sonographer roles, particularly if you completed clinical rotations in obstetric ultrasound during your training. Highlighting your nuchal translucency training, any high-risk case exposure, and your ARDMS OB/GYN credential strengthens your application even without years of post-grad experience.
What does the perinatal sonographer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your credentials and clinical background, followed by an in-person or video interview with the radiology or MFM department lead. Many employers include a skills assessment or image review portion where you walk through a scan protocol or interpret sample studies, and some facilities require a brief hands-on practical before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to perinatal sonographer jobs?
You can find and apply to perinatal sonographer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your credentials and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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